3-2-1: On systems vs. goals, identity-based habits, and the lessons of life
James Clearjamesclear.com
3-2-1: On systems vs. goals, identity-based habits, and the lessons of life
■ There are three levels of change: outcome change, process change, and identity change. ■ The most effective way to change your habits is to focus not on what you want to achieve, but on who you wish to become. ■ Your identity emerges out of your habits. Every action is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. ■ Becoming the best version
... See moreJames Clear • Atomic Habits: the life-changing million-copy #1 bestseller
3 ideas to start your year:
1) You don't rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
2) Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.
3) Decide the type of person you want to be. Prove it to yourself with small wins.
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James Clear - Summation
Deconstruct system
Consistency
Small habit
Collection of behaviors
Each habit like a little gear
Goes forever
Don’t skip more than a day
Reclaim quickly
What can I do on my worst day
The person you see yourself as
Type of person you want to become
Small habits to pursue that identity
Build up evidence - powerful
Return to powerful identit
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■ There are three levels of change: outcome change, process change, and identity change. ■ The most effective way to change your habits is to focus not on what you want to achieve, but on who you wish to become. ■ Your identity emerges out of your habits. Every action is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. ■ Becoming the best version
... See moreJames Clear • Atomic Habits: the life-changing million-copy #1 bestseller
There are three levels of change: outcome change, process change, and identity change. ■ The most effective way to change your habits is to focus not on what you want to achieve, but on who you wish to become. ■ Your identity emerges out of your habits. Every action is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. ■ Becoming the best version of
... See moreJames Clear • Atomic Habits: the life-changing million-copy #1 bestseller
Outcomes are about what you get. Processes are about what you do. Identity is about what you believe. When it comes to building habits that last—when it comes to building a system of 1 percent improvements—the problem is not that one level is “better” or “worse” than another. All levels of change are useful in their own way. The problem is the dire
... See moreJames Clear • Atomic Habits: the life-changing million-copy #1 bestseller
A final thought from Atomic Habits as we start the new year:
“Improvements are only temporary until they become part of who you are.
-The goal is not to read a book, the goal is to become a reader.
-The goal is not to run a marathon, the goal is to become a runner.
-The goal is not to learn an instrument, the goal is to become a musician.
This year, foc... See more
“Improvements are only temporary until they become part of who you are.
-The goal is not to read a book, the goal is to become a reader.
-The goal is not to run a marathon, the goal is to become a runner.
-The goal is not to learn an instrument, the goal is to become a musician.
This year, foc... See more
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What type of person do you want to become? What type of values do you want to stand for? Which actions do you want to become your habits?
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